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#19 of 22 Engine oil recommendations for the 2010 equinox 2.4 engine by magnetman12003 Aug 14, 2009 (3:08 pm)
Hi,    I would like a recommendation of the best "BRAND" of oil to use in my 2010 Equinox 2.4 engine.   The owners manual does not specify any BRAND but tells what SAE viscosity to use.   I am thinking of using Mobile 1 or Amsoil but have concerns about engine oil seals leaking. All synthetic oil have a smaller molecule which might bleed through oil seals. Then my 5/50 warranty is worth nothing. Your input will be most appreciated. Replies to this message: cmhj2000 (Aug 14, 2009 5:16 pm) commuter10 (Aug 18, 2009 10:03 am) rvoth (Aug 18, 2009 2:45 pm)
#20 of 22 Re: Engine oil recommendations for the 2010 equinox 2.4 engine [magnetman12003] by cmhj2000 Aug 14, 2009 (5:16 pm)
Replying to: magnetman12003 (Aug 14, 2009 3:08 pm) Have been using Amsoil in my personal cars and customers for almost 30 years. Use it & don't worry about seals. That's just a big bunch of bull if your engine is sound.
#21 of 22 Re: Engine oil recommendations for the 2010 equinox 2.4 engine [magnetman12003] by commuter10 Aug 18, 2009 (10:03 am)
Replying to: magnetman12003 (Aug 14, 2009 3:08 pm) I have been using Mobil One in my 2006 Equinox for 36,000 miles. Any name brand synthetic would be great for your engine. Walmart sells them in 5 quart jugs at a great price. Your worries about oil seals are unfounded. I use synthetic oil in my 1995 Ranger and 1999 Explorer (both with over 100,000 miles) with no leaks.   Just my 2 cents.
#22 of 22 Re: Engine oil recommendations for the 2010 equinox 2.4 engine [magnetman12 by rvoth Aug 18, 2009 (2:45 pm)
Replying to: magnetman12003 (Aug 14, 2009 3:08 pm)   Oil leaks are from in properly seated seals in their housing . They also get hard and start leaking from too many heat cycles long life of the vehicle , this is why they start leaking . Imports usually have better quality of seals then domestics generally.    I have used Mobil 1 synthetic oil for years and have had good results . Even Castrol synthetic is on the same quality level.

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